Reports

Loads the report across all volumes (unless filters are active).

Loads the report starting directly at that path.

A

Results by number of items: Shows the number of matching files and/or directories in each category returned by the selected report. Click a category name or pie-chart slice to open the matching results on the Search page.

B

Results by size: Shows the total size of the matching files and/or directories in each category. Click a category name or bar in the chart to open the matching results on the Search page.

C

Report: Select what you want to investigate. The available reports and their categories can be customized for your organization.

D

Result size: Select how many of the top categories to display: 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100.

E

Filters: Refine the report using the available filters.

• Sort count by size selects the top categories according to their total size instead of their item count.

• Show files only excludes directories.

• Show directories onlyexcludes files.

• Show all includes both files and directories.

• Dir size no recurs uses non-recursive directory sizes.

• Current top path only limits the results to the selected volume.

• Current dir only limits the results to the exact path selected on the Search page.

• Hide zero values hides categories containing no matching items or data.

F

Size: Quick cheat sheet for users:

• Just need the file size? Use size

• Capacity planning? Use size_du

Learn more about all size options →

G

Download CSV: Downloads the current report in CSV format and saves it to your browser’s configured download location.

H

Reload: Refreshes the cached data.

A

Reports configuration: From the user interface, go to ⚙️ > Diskover Admin > Web > Analytics > Reports.

B

Name: The name displayed in the Reports selector. It should be short, memorable, and clearly describe what the report investigates.

C

Query String: Defines which files and/or directories are included in the report. It accepts standard Diskover/Elasticsearch search syntax..

🔆 Think of it as: Which items should we investigate?

D

Aggregate Field: The metadata field used to group and count the matching results. Reports use this field to create the top-category lists and visual summaries. In the example shown, extension groups the matching files by file extension.

🔆 Think of it as: How should we categorize the results?

E

Add a query: The Add Item button is located at the bottom of the page and is not shown in this image. Click Add Item to create a new Reports entry. A blank form appears where you can define the name, query string, and aggregate field.

F

Remove query: Removes the selected report entry from the configuration. This action cannot be undone, so only remove entries that are no longer needed or are incorrect.

G

Save: The Save button is located at the bottom of the page and is not shown in this image. After editing or adding queries, click Save to apply your changes. Return to the Smart Searches report and use Reload if the changes are not yet visible.

To return to the report: Click A DiskoverAdmin or Home in the left navigation pane to return to the main Search Page or simply close the tab.